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West Hollywood, California, in Los Angeles county, is 7 miles SW of Burbank, California (center to center) and 7 miles W of Los Angeles, California. The city is conveniently located inside the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area. There are an estimated 35,716 people in West Hollywood.
In West Hollywood, about 23% of adults are married. In West Hollywood, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in West Hollywood than in most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, West Hollywood had a median family income of $41,463. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in West Hollywood. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in West Hollywood, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($153,006) in West Hollywood. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 22% of housing in West Hollywood is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Property taxes are a bit high in West Hollywood, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In West Hollywood, 81% of commuters drive to work.
West Hollywood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing West Hollywood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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